1986 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty Max — 2.0L I4 and 2.6L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1986
Engines
2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC
2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC
TrimsBase Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SPX Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Federal record1 recall · 8 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Mighty Max manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 60
  • General Information 1,379
  • Accessories & Equipment 44
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 87
  • Brakes 47
  • Maintenance 76
  • Drivelines & Axles 58
  • Steering 73
  • Electrical 116
  • Suspension 37
  • Engine Mechanical 103
  • Transmission 227
  • Engine Performance 287

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Mighty Max

  1. Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103004
    The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Owners have filed 8 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Mighty Max. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1986 Mighty Max manual

Is this manual specific to the 1986 Mighty Max?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.6L I4 across the Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SPX Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.

What 1986 Mighty Max problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 Mighty Max, covering seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.

Does it include 1986 Mighty Max wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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